Crab Pasta

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This easy crab pasta recipe features tender linguine tossed in a creamy, garlicky lemon butter sauce with fresh lump crab meat and a hint of Cajun spice. A quick and flavorful seafood pasta ready in just 30 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Dinner, Main, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: Servings

Calories: 549kcal

Author: Jeremy Klae

Equipment

1 Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

16 Oz Linguine
2 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Salted Butter
1 tablespoon Fresh Minced Garlic
2 Shallots
2 tablespoon All Purpose Flour
½ Cup Dry White Wine
½ Cup Chicken Stock
1 Cup Heavy Cream
1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
8 Oz Lump Crab Meat
2 tablespoon Fresh Basil
Juice from 1 Lemon
Salt and Pepper To Taste

Instructions

Begin by boiling the pasta per the package instructions, just before al dente. Slice the shallots, chop the basil, and prep the lemon.
Next, melt the butter in an 11-inch Cast iron skillet or pan over medium heat and stir in the olive oil.
Once the butter is completely melted, add the fresh minced garlic and sauté until aromatic, about 2-3 minutes.
Whisk the flour into the garlic butter mixture, followed by the sliced shallots.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, continuously whisking to create the base of the crab pasta sauce.
Once you have whisked all of the cream in, slowly whisk in the chicken stock, followed by the wine.
Let the creamy sauce simmer and thicken for about 6-7 minutes. Don’t be concerned if it still looks a bit runny; once the pasta is added, it will also thicken the sauce.
Stir in the cajun seasoning, Fresh Basil, and lemon juice. Then add the crab meat, continuing to simmer until the crab is heated.
Lastly, add the cooked linguine and serve with an extra squeeze of lemon juice topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

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Notes

Would you prefer a lighter sauce? Swap heavy cream for half-and-half, or use more white wine.
Want it extra spicy? Add red pepper flakes or a spicy cajun seasoning for a bolder spicy crab pasta kick.
No linguine on hand? Use fettuccine, spaghetti, or pappardelle instead.
Looking for a dairy-free version? Use coconut milk instead of cream, and skip the butter.
Need sides and serving suggestions? Try a crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay. A side salad and garlic bread can always make this a full meal.

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